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Career Description Model garments or other apparel and accessories for prospective buyers at fashion shows, private showings, or retail establishments. May pose for photos to be used in magazines or advertisements. May pose as subject for paintings, sculptures, and other types of artistic expression.

List of Model Job Duties

  • Inform prospective purchasers about models, numbers, and prices of garments, the garments' designers, and where garments can be purchased.
  • Wear character costumes and impersonate characters portrayed to amuse children and adults.
  • Pose for artists and photographers.
  • Work closely with photographers, fashion coordinators, directors, producers, stylists, make-up artists, other models, and clients to produce the desired looks, and to finish photo shoots on schedule.
  • Gather information from agents concerning the pay, dates, times, provisions, and lengths of jobs.
  • Stand, turn, and walk to demonstrate features of garments for observers at fashion shows, private showings, and retail establishments.

Things a Model Should Know How to Do

Below is a list of the skills most Models say are important on the job.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

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Are There Job Opportunities for Models?

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 4,800 jobs in the United States for Model. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Model. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 800 job openings in this field each year.

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The states with the most job growth for Model are Washington, Alaska, and Florida. Watch out if you plan on working in Iowa, Ohio, or Idaho. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary for a Model

Models make between $18,320 and $49,140 a year.

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Models who work in Florida, New Jersey, or Ohio, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Models in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Arizona $24,050
California $43,810
Florida $51,370
Illinois $27,110
Maryland $34,110
Massachusetts $35,330
New Jersey $55,110
New York $34,720
Ohio $39,860
Oregon $34,770
Pennsylvania $39,090
Tennessee $20,190
Texas $19,560
Virginia $26,230

What Tools do Models Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Models may use on a daily basis:

  • Web browser software
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Tumblr

How do I Become a Model?

Education needed to be a Model:

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How many years of work experience do I need?

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Where do Models Work?

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Below are examples of industries where Models work:

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